Punt like a Pro, without the know!
New South Wales · Sunday 7 December 2025
Our top pick won 3 of 7 races at Armidale. Every pick, our analysis and the full results are below.
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Fulmen Filou brings the strongest form credentials, having placed in 9 of 16 starts including recent thirds at Tamworth and Port Macquarie. His staying credentials are superior to rivals, and while he carries top weight, the compressed weight scale minimizes this disadvantage. Maps to settle on-pace which suits Armidale's configuration.
Zougo Boss comes off a last-start win at Inverell over 1600m and has been racing consistently with a second placing at Taree over 2000m prior to that. The step up to 1900m is the query, but his racing pattern suggests he'll stay, and Aaron Bullock is a significant jockey booking.
Pierro's Girl has been knocking on the door with multiple placings and should appreciate the step up to 1900m based on her racing pattern. The mare has shown ability on soft tracks which could be relevant if conditions change. While she's yet to break through for a win, she gets in with just 55kg and has the services of Mikayla Weir who knows the country circuit well. Maps to settle midfield with a chance to finish strongly.
The gelding has been gradually improving with each run this preparation and should appreciate the staying trip. While he's yet to win, his recent 4th at Grafton on heavy ground suggests he's ready to peak third-up.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Fulmen Filou | 4 | Kody Nestor | R J Knight | 59kg | $1.75 |
| 2nd | 4 | Zou De Lagos | 7 | Peter Graham | Paul Isaac | 56.5kg | $9.00 |
| 3rd | 2 | Zougo Boss | 8 | Aaron Bullock | D J Hatch | 59kg | $2.20 |
| 4th | 8 | Valley Of Fame | 1 | Montanna Savva | Jack Brown | 55kg | $31.00 |
| 5th | 5 | Pena Palace | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Julia Presits | 55kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Rufus Atticus | 2 | Ms S Grills | 56.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Pierro's Girl | 6 | Mikayla Weir | Julia Presits | 55kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Questionable | 5 | Leeshelle Small | R P Northam | 53kg |
The 4YO gelding has been knocking on the door with 3 seconds and 2 thirds from 12 starts and gets significant weight relief at 52kg. His tactical speed and consistent placings make him well-suited to this tight-turning track despite the midfield draw.
Turpin's Torment brings consistency with 3 seconds and 9 thirds from 42 starts. The 6YO gelding has a tactical advantage from barrier 2 on this tight-turning track and drops in class from recent runs.
The 4YO mare gets a significant class drop and has shown some consistency with a 4th and 6th in her last two starts.
The 5YO gelding has a recent 3rd placing at Mudgee over this distance and has been consistent with 5th placings in his last two starts.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 5 | Ropewalker | 7 | Grace Palmer | Troy O'Neile | 52kg | $1.60 |
| 2nd | 7 | Turpin's Torment | 2 | Leeshelle Small | R J Knight | 54kg | $4.40 |
| 3rd | 3 | Bride Wars | 3 | Mikayla Weir | Stirling Osland | 56kg | $7.00 |
| 3rd | 8 | William's Smile | 8 | Cassey Williams | John Bannister | 54kg | $6.50 |
| 5th | 4 | Diablo Dancer | 1 | Peter Graham | S J Gleeson | 56kg | $31.00 |
| Scr | 1 | Master Speed | 4 | Brett & Georgie Cavanough | 59kg | ||
| Scr | 2 | Awaken The Dream | 6 | Stirling Osland | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Rufus Atticus | 5 | Ms S Grills | 56kg |
Invinciboo brings the strongest form credentials to this race with recent 2nd placings at both Armidale and Gunnedah. The 4YO gelding has been racing in stronger company and drops significantly in class here. With a good draw and Ben Looker aboard, he maps to settle in a forward position which is advantageous at this tight-turning track.
It's A Written brings solid credentials with consistent form throughout her career. While she tends to get back in running, which isn't ideal at Armidale, the expected fast tempo should help her finishing burst.
Lulu A Natural brings solid recent form including a 3rd placing at this track and distance last start. The removal of blinkers could help her settle better and the expected fast tempo should suit her finishing style. Despite the wide draw, she has the ability to run into the placings again.
Hidden Detail represents the unknown quantity in this field as a first starter. The Troy O'Neile-trained runner has drawn perfectly in barrier 2 which is a significant advantage at Armidale's tight-turning track. The gear choice suggests good temperament.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 2 | Think Pi | 4 | Aaron Bullock | Troy O'Neile | 59kg | $8.00 |
| 2nd | 8 | It's A Written | 5 | Leeshelle Small | C R Clegg | 55kg | $2.20 |
| 3rd | 1 | Invinciboo | 3 | Ben Looker | Jacob Perrett | 59kg | $3.50 |
| 4th | 9 | Lulu A Natural | 9 | Montanna Savva | Jack Brown | 57kg | $10.00 |
| 5th | 4 | Hidden Detail | 2 | Grady Spokes | Troy O'Neile | 54.5kg | $14.00 |
| 6th | 5 | Apache Dream | 7 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Ben Lees | 57kg | $15.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Evony | 1 | Mikayla Weir | P J Cunningham | 57kg | $9.00 |
| Scr | 3 | Cosmic Bling | 11 | Ms S Grills | 57.5kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Bellerata | 6 | W T Wilkes | 57kg | ||
| Scr | 10 | Sahara Splash | 10 | Chelsea Hillier | Annabel & Rob Archibald | 57kg | |
| Scr | 11 | The Palace | 8 | Holly Williams | 55.5kg |
Her perfect record at Armidale (1 from 1) is significant on this tight-turning track, and she's drawn perfectly in barrier 2 to utilize her tactical speed. While rising in class, her soft track prowess (2 from 2) gives her an edge on the Good 4 surface that could deteriorate. The blinkers first time is a calculated move by trainer Lou Mary.
Get Some Fun brings solid recent form with a 3rd placing at Taree over 1258m just 14 days ago. The slight class drop from her last start is a positive, and her consistent record of 2-2-2 from 16 starts shows reliability. Madeline Owen knows this mare well.
Four Degrees benefits from a significant class drop after competing in tougher company. While his form appears to be declining, the class relief could see him bounce back to his best. His second-up record (1 win from 2 starts) suggests he should be ready to fire, and Kody Nestor is a positive jockey booking.
The likely fast tempo should suit her running style, and she's proven on Good tracks with 2 wins and 4 placings from 12 starts. Jake Pracey-Holmes is a positive jockey booking.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 4 | Get Some Fun | 3 | Madeline Owen | Ms K Owen | 58kg | $3.20 |
| 2nd | 2 | Chica Del Mar | 2 | Aaron Bullock | Lou Mary | 59kg | $1.95 |
| 3rd | 8 | Akauwheo | 5 | Leeshelle Small | G A O'Brien | 53kg | $15.00 |
| 4th | 6 | Electric Evie | 8 | Ben Looker | Ridge Wilson | 56kg | $13.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Four Degrees | 4 | Kody Nestor | Lyle Chandler | 58.5kg | $7.50 |
| 6th | 1 | Reflecting Fame | 7 | Cameron Crockett | 60.5kg | $11.00 | |
| Scr | 5 | Coella | 1 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Cassandra Stummer | 57kg | |
| Scr | 7 | Winged | 6 | Melissa Dennett | 56kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Kickoff | 9 | Mikayla Weir | T J Bartley | 55kg |
Ring Ahoy brings the strongest credentials with a previous win at this track and distance. The inside draw suits perfectly at Armidale where he can take up a forward position. Aaron Bullock is a strong booking and the horse should appreciate the drop in class.
Tainui comes off a strong win at Warren and boasts an impressive overall record with 4 wins and 4 placings from just 11 starts. While he's unproven at this distance, his racing style suggests he'll handle it. The wide barrier is a concern at Armidale, but his tactical speed should allow him to overcome it. The weight is the main query, but his class edge compensates.
Descending Mist has an excellent record at Armidale with 2 wins and 2 placings from 5 starts, including a perfect record at this track and distance. While this is a class rise, his track affinity and lightweight give him strong claims. Ben Looker knows him well.
His record at Armidale is impressive with 2 wins and a placing from 4 starts, and he's proven at this distance. While his form has been patchy, he tends to perform well when dropping back to country grade.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 1 | Ella Te Ama | 3 | Nick Palmer | M A Kropp | 60.5kg | $8.50 |
| 2nd | 5 | Mindspace | 8 | Mikayla Weir | Sally Taylor | 57kg | $11.00 |
| 3rd | 7 | Descending Mist | 7 | Ben Looker | Stirling Osland | 55kg | $6.50 |
| 4th | 4 | Ring Ahoy | 2 | Aaron Bullock | D J Hatch | 58kg | $1.60 |
| 5th | 3 | Tainui | 9 | Kody Nestor | G A O'Brien | 61.5kg | $8.00 |
| 6th | 2 | Full Press | 5 | Grady Spokes | B J Dodson | 59.5kg | $11.00 |
| 7th | 6 | Nature Boy | 4 | Scott Sweedman | Ms L Selby | 56kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 8 | Sweet Bubbles | 6 | G McFarlane | 55kg | ||
| Scr | 9 | Tycoon Lad | 1 | Ms L Selby | 55kg |
Set To Prophet brings the strongest recent form into this race with consecutive seconds at his last two starts. The drop back to 1400m suits and he's well-weighted with 56kg. The tight-turning Armidale track should suit his forward running style, and he maps to get a perfect midfield position.
He's stepping up to 1400m where he's had one previous start for a placing. The significant class drop from his previous racing is a major positive, and he's shown he can handle this track. The wide barrier is a concern on this tight circuit, but his strong finishing ability gives him a chance.
Chestime brings solid consistent form into this race with three third placings from her last five starts. The inside barrier draw is perfect for this tight-turning track, and she gets the services of top jockey Aaron Bullock. While she's yet to win at this distance, her consistency puts her right in contention.
The gear change to blinkers could sharpen him up, and the slight class drop from his last start is a positive. While his overall win rate is modest, his track suitability makes him an appealing value proposition.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 9 | Set To Prophet | 7 | Scott Sweedman | Ms L Selby | 56kg | $4.40 |
| 2nd | 5 | Need A Miracle | 4 | Chelsea Hillier | Paul Isaac | 58kg | $3.60 |
| 3rd | 8 | Age Of Aquarius | 10 | Ben Looker | Holly Williams | 57kg | $4.40 |
| 4th | 6 | Bonfidelity | 1 | Mikayla Weir | P J Cunningham | 57.5kg | $16.00 |
| 5th | 3 | Chestime | 3 | Aaron Bullock | Lou Mary | 58.5kg | $3.10 |
| 6th | 10 | Notabadone | 5 | Leeshelle Small | Ms T Bell | 53kg | $61.00 |
| 7th | 7 | Charlie Bali | 2 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 57.5kg | $26.00 |
| 8th | 1 | Sound And Vision | 9 | Leanne Boyd | Ms K Owen | 62kg | $201.00 |
| 9th | 11 | Rivoli Star | 8 | Peter Graham | Cassandra Stummer | 55kg | $151.00 |
| 10th | 4 | Fast Da | 6 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | Scott Cover | 58kg | $21.00 |
| Scr | 2 | Winged | 11 | Melissa Dennett | 59kg |
Horrible Hank brings the strongest recent form into this race with back-to-back wins and a progressive profile. While this represents a class rise, his 31% win rate and consistent performances suggest he's still improving. The Good track suits perfectly with 3 wins from 7 starts on this surface.
Purple Esprit brings excellent course form to this race with 3 wins from 6 starts at Armidale. Her recent form is solid with two wins and a placing from her last three starts. While the wide barrier is a concern at this tight track, her perfect second-up record (3 from 3) and proven ability at this course offset this disadvantage. The Good track conditions suit with 2 wins from 7 starts on this surface.
Master Gee brings strong recent form with a close second last start at Tamworth just 12 days ago. While his win rate is modest (6%), his high place rate (31%) indicates consistency. The slight class drop is favorable, though his lack of experience at Armidale is a minor concern.
While the wide barrier and top weight are concerns, the class drop from his last start is significant.
| Finish | No. | Horse | Barrier | Jockey | Trainer | Weight | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | 7 | Parana River | 3 | Jake Pracey-Holmes | T J Vidler | 59kg | $7.50 |
| 2nd | 10 | Master Gee | 7 | Aaron Bullock | C R Clegg | 58kg | $3.30 |
| 3rd | 11 | Koondeeman | 8 | Billy Cray | Ms T Bell | 56.5kg | $31.00 |
| 4th | 2 | Purple Esprit | 11 | Grady Spokes | Ridge Wilson | 58.5kg | $4.40 |
| 5th | 9 | Visualise | 1 | Ben Looker | Jacob Perrett | 58.5kg | $6.00 |
| 6th | 1 | Outta De Lady | 10 | Leeshelle Small | Zach Hatch | 60.5kg | $12.00 |
| 7th | 12 | Kool Bruce | 2 | Montanna Savva | Jack Brown | 56kg | $21.00 |
| 8th | 3 | Horrible Hank | 4 | Hannah Richardson | Glenn Richardson | 61kg | $5.00 |
| 9th | 8 | Sonny Fella | 5 | Kody Nestor | Jacob Perrett | 59kg | $41.00 |
| 10th | 5 | Smiling Amos | 6 | Cassey Williams | Ridge Wilson | 58kg | $51.00 |
| Scr | 4 | Desert Cougar | 12 | T G Payne | 60kg | ||
| Scr | 6 | Western Conqueror | 9 | Ms T Bell | 59.5kg |
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